As you may recall, our traveler was last seen marching across the Meseta. Much has happened since:
Here it is from Mary:
So, here are the facts:
- At the outset, I gave myself 40 days to walk the Camino.
- Today I’m at the halfway point and it’s Day 22 leaving 18 days of my 40 days.
- Originally, I was going to take two days in Muxia after I finished the Camino. The new plan is to cancel that. That would leave 20 days more to walk.
- It may take two days to get my Compostela in Santiago (Certification of completion). Subtract another day.
Here’s the bottom line: My travel for the first two weeks was too short (too short for my body’s capabilities then; too short for my departure timetable). Today I walked the 10 miles to Sahagun (and another three miles in the town) and I am now on a train to Astorga. I’ll take a rest day tomorrow. I’ve essentially skipped the rest of the Meseta to make up my time. Perhaps four days of Meseta photos will be enough? If not, current fares are $350 R/T from US to Paris… Go for it!
Mary’s current location is Astorga. But wait, there’s more…
See next post…
